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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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