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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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