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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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