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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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