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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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