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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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