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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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