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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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