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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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