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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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