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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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