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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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