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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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