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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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