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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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