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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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