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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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