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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses 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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