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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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