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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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