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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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