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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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