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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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