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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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