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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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