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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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