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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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