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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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