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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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