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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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