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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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