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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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