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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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