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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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