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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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