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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the major 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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