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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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