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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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