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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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