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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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