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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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