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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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