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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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