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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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