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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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