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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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