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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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