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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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