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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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