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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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