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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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