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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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