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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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