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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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