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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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