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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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