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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies 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 we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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