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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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