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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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