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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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