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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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