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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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