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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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