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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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