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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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