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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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