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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers 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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