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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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