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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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