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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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