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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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