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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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