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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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