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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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