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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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