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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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