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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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