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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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