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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major 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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