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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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