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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online 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 we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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