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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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