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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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