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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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