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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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