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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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