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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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