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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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