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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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