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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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