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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach 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 innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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