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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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