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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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