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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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