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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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