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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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