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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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