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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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