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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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