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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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