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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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