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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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