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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the definitive 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 book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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