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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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