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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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