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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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