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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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