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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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