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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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