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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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