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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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