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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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