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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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