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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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