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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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