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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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