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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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