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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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