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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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