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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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