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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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