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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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