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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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