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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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