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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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