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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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