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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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