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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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