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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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