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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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