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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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