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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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