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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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