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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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