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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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