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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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