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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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