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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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