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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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