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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive 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 key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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