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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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