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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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