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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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