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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning enable people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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