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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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