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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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