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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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