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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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