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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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