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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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