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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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