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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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