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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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