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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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