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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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