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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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