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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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