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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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