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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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