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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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