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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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