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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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