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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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