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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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