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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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