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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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