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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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