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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)