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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)