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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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