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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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