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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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