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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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