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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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