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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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