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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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