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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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