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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 (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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