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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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