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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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