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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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