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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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