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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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