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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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