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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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