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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the 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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