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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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