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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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