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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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