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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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