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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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