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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students 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 distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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