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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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