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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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