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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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