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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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