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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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