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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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