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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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