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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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