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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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