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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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