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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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