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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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