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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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