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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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