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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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