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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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