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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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