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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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