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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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