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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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