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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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