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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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