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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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