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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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