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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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