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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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