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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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