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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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