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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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