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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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