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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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