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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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