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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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