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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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