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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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