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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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