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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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