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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations 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 online education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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