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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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