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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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