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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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