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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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