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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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