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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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