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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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