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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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