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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models 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 institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important 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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