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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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