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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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