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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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