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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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