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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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