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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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