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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information 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 researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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