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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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