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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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