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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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