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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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