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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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