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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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