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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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