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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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