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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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