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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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