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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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