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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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