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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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