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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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