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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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