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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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