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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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