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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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