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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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