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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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