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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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