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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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