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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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