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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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