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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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