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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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