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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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