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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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