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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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