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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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