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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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