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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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