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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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