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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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