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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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