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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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