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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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