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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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