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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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