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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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