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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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