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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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