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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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