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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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