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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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