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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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