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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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