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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different 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 optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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