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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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