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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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