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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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