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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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