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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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