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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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