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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners 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 massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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