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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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