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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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