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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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