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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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