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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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