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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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