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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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