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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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