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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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