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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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