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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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