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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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