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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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