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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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