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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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