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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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