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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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