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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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