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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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