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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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