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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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