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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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