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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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