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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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