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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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