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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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