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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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