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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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