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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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