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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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