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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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