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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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