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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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