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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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