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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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