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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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