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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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