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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses 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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