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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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