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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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