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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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