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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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