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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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