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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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