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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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