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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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