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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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