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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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