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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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