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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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