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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies 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 institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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