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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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