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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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