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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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