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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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