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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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