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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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