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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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