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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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