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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What 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 teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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