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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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