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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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