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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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