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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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