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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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