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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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