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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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