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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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