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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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