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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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