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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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