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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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