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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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