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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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