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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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