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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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