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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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