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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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