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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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