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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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