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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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