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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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