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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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