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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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