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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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