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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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