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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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