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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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