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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering students 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. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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