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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies 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 we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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