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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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