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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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