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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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