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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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