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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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