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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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