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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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