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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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