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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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