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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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