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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 providing the means for 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 massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What 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 attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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