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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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