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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily 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 a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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