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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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