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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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