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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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