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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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