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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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