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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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