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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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