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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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