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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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