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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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