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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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