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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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