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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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