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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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