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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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