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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major 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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