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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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