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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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