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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure 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 courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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