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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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