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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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