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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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