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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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