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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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