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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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