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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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