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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key 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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