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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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