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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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