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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students 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 handle poor learner 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. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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