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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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