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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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