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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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