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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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