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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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