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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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