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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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