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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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