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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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