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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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