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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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