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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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