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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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