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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key 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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