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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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