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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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