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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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