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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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