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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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