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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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