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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important 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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