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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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