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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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