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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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