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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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