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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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