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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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