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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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