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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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