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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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