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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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