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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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