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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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