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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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