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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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