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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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