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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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