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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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