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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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