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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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