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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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