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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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