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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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