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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers 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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