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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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