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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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