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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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