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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education