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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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