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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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