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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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