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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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