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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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