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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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