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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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