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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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