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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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