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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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