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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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