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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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