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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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