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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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