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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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