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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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