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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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