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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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