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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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