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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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