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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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