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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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