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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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