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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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