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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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