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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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