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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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