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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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