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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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