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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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